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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.39, 471.33 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.39, 471.33 and 297.95 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.39 : 471.33 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.39/471.33 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.39x = 471.33 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.39x = 140,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,432.18/341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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